The African Development Bank (AfDB) intends to invest nearly Rwf590 billion in Rwanda's agricultural sector, aiming to boost the country's food security and economic development.

Nigeria and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are pushing for African nations to gain greater control over their mineral wealth, emphasizing local value addition, processing, and industrialization to achieve economic independence.

Nigeria and the African Development Bank are pushing for stronger African control over critical minerals, emphasizing data sovereignty, regional collaboration, and local processing to boost economic benefits.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to accelerate with over 930 deaths, prompting the African Development Bank Group to provide $13 million to bolster response efforts across the DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda.

The Federal Government, along with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and other stakeholders, is seeking private sector investments to improve urban sanitation.

A scientist-turned-entrepreneur in Tunisia is successfully building a global organic cosmetics brand by leveraging the country's rich natural heritage.

The African Development Bank is holding consultations in Tunisia regarding its North Africa Regional Integration Strategy, aiming to foster economic cooperation and development in the region.

Ghana has launched a significant Women and Youth Employment programme, funded by the African Development Bank, with the goal of creating over 30,000 jobs across the country.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) reports that African nations can generate over $469 billion in annual revenue by improving tax administration and digitisation, without needing to increase tax rates.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has urged African nations, including Nigeria, to prioritize investing borrowed funds into productive assets that can generate economic growth and improve living standards, rather than using them for consumption.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) anticipates that an increasing number of African nations will attain investment grade status, signaling a positive economic outlook for the continent.

Nigeria and the African Development Bank have signed an agreement to formalize their collaboration, aiming to accelerate aviation sector reforms and unlock significant financing for industry development across the continent through a $7 billion transformation program.

According to the 2025 African Industrialisation Index by the African Development Bank (AfDB), Morocco has surpassed South Africa to become the most industrialised country in Africa.

The President of the African Development Bank has discussed the impact of Ebola and various budgetary concerns. The conversation likely covered the economic implications of the disease and financial strategies for African nations.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) forecasts a 5.4 percent economic growth for Tanzania, acknowledging the potential impact of ongoing geopolitical risks on the region.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen maternal health systems and accelerate economic development across Africa.

The African Development Bank Group has approved a $200 million financing facility for the Bank of Industry (BoI) in Nigeria. This package aims to boost industrial growth and strengthen private sector productivity across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.

The government of Tunisia and the African Development Bank Group are collaborating to chart a course for drought resilience, focusing on strategies to mitigate the impact of water scarcity.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$25 million grant to Zimbabwe, aimed at supporting communities most vulnerable to climate change impacts.

Senegal's default on payments has prompted the African Development Bank to freeze 1.63 trillion CFA francs, halting 39 projects and potentially delaying salaries for months.

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria's digital infrastructure expansion and job creation under the Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment (D-VIBE) Project.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking to leverage domestic African savings as a key driver for economic development across the continent.

Former Ghanaian President John Mahama will confer the African Lifetime Achievement Award upon Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, in recognition of his significant contributions to Africa’s economic transformation.

Land'Or, a Tunisian company, is achieving global growth through innovation and strategic investment in human capital.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) stated that Africa's growth risks were already tilted to the downside, with the Middle Eastern conflict further worsening the economic outlook for the continent.

President Chapo of Mozambique held a meeting with Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank.

Tunisian company Land'Or is reporting sustained growth, attributing its success to innovation and investment in human capital, according to a report by the African Development Bank Group.

The Tunisian government and the African Development Bank are collaborating to enhance financial oversight mechanisms for development projects within the country.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged its support and resources to Botswana's Economic Transformation Programme (BETP).

Climate experts warn that an upcoming 'super El Nino' will negatively impact African economies and could cause mass migration from the most affected regions, with the African Development Bank estimating significant costs to affected countries.

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the African Development Bank are advocating for stronger African control over the continent's vast mineral resources and proposing a Lagos-Dakar minerals corridor to unlock its wealth.

The Nigerian Federal Government is seeking expressions of interest for enterprise support organizations to enhance start-up service delivery, funded by the African Development Bank, AFD, and Islamic Development Bank under the iDICE Programme.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is taking steps to connect Tunisia more closely with multilateral markets, aiming to enhance the country's economic integration and access to international financial platforms.

The African Development Bank has urged for stronger investment action during the Tunisia Investment Forum 2026, emphasizing the need for economic growth in the region.

The World Bank and the African Development Bank's Mission 300 initiative has successfully connected over 50 million people to electricity across 40 African countries, accelerating electrification efforts on the continent.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) projects Ghana's GDP to grow at 5.0% in 2026 but notes the country faces an estimated investment financing gap of about 9% of GDP.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reported that Nigeria's private sector credit stands at only 9.4% of GDP, a factor significantly hindering business growth in the country.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will inject $125 million into African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), making it the biggest shareholder and boosting efforts to attract private capital through guarantees.

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, stated that Africa needs to mobilize its estimated four trillion dollars in domestic savings to finance the continent’s development priorities. He made these remarks during a news conference.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has appointed Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, as the African champion for its $7 billion integrated aviation transformation program for the continent.

The African Development Bank forecasts a slowdown in Nigeria's economic growth by 2027, primarily due to anticipated easing global oil prices, despite a modest improvement expected in the near term.

Nigerian and other African labor unions have rejected the 'Mission 300' electricity initiative, which is backed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank, citing concerns over its impact on 600 million Africans without electricity.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has appointed Festus Keyamo to champion its aviation program for Africa, which includes a new aircraft leasing initiative for airlines. This move aims to drive aviation reform and enhance the sector's capabilities across the continent.

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced that 12 of the world's 20 fastest-growing economies are located in Africa, underscoring the continent's economic resilience and growth projections.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is holding meetings overshadowed by concerns about Ebola, as African nations continue to seek domestic funding for development initiatives.

The Bank of Industry (BOI) in Nigeria has secured a $200 million facility from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to provide long-term financing for the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, with a focus on women and youth.

The African Development Bank Group has approved $48.8 million to help restore essential services and strengthen resilience in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is backing a new financial architecture designed to address the significant financing gap across the African continent.

The African Development Bank has frozen 1.63 trillion CFA francs and halted 39 projects due to Senegal's payment default, leading to months without salaries.

The African Development Bank has approved a $200 million loan for Nigeria's Project Bridge, contributing to an $800 million sovereign financing package for the initiative.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed its intention to leverage African savings as a primary driver for economic development across the continent.

A report by the African Union and the African Development Bank cautions that the ongoing Middle East conflict poses a serious risk to African economies.

A new report from the African Development Bank (AfDB) indicates that Africa's economic resilience remains strong despite global challenges.

UN experts have expressed concern regarding the African Development Bank's funding for a floating LNG project in Mozambique, citing potential environmental and social impacts.

A court has struck out a case filed by Raphael Tuju opposing the transfer of properties to Ultra Eureka in a Sh1.9 billion dispute with the East African Development Bank (EADB).

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ECOWAS and the African Development Bank have inaugurated the board for the $15 billion Lagos–Abidjan highway project, a 1,028 km corridor aimed at boosting trade and development across five West African nations.

Invest in Africa (IIA) has opened applications for its MicroGREEN Programme, an initiative funded by the African Development Bank to empower 1,000 young entrepreneurs in Ghana and Senegal to build sustainable businesses and create green jobs.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $114 million loan to support the construction of a battery plant in Morocco.

An impending 'super' El Niño is projected to inflict between US$10 billion and US$20 billion in damages across affected African countries and trigger mass migration from severely impacted areas, according to the African Development Bank's top climate expert.

The African Development Bank has approved a €205 million ($234 million) loan to Morocco to expand its high-speed rail network and upgrade infrastructure.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed its willingness to work towards bringing Tunisia closer to multilateral markets, according to a report by APAnews.

The African Development Bank is mobilizing investors and facilitating connections for Tunisian businesses to procurement opportunities, aiming to boost economic development in Tunisia.

Ghana International Bank (GHIB) has signed a trade finance guarantee agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB). This partnership aims to boost trade finance activities across Africa.

A new wastewater treatment plant in Khélidia, Tunisia, supported by the African Development Bank Group, is expected to bring cleaner and healthier living conditions to the area.

Prof. Kevin Urama, an Economic Expert from the African Development Bank (AfDB), stated that Nigeria could unlock significant development resources by utilizing pension funds, sovereign wealth assets, and other domestic institutional investors.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reiterated its commitment to providing financing for the Malaba–Kampala Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line project.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) reports that 70% of Nigerian businesses rely on generators due to persistent electricity shortages, leading to a 3% loss in annual sales for these firms.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has recommended that Tunisia diversify its financing partners and rely more on multilateral guarantees to secure its financial stability.

Nigeria has signed an aviation deal with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and is seeking the bank's backing for a $7 billion aviation program. The federal government aims to secure funding for its ambitious aviation development plans.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has projected a robust economic expansion for Ghana, forecasting the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow by 5.0 per cent in 2026.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) forecasts Mozambique's real GDP to grow by 2.1% in 2026, driven by a rebound in the extractive sector.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has conducted a workshop in Ivory Coast aimed at enhancing audit standards for projects financed by the bank, promoting transparency and accountability.

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to secure a $61 million package aimed at expanding credit access for women-led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in key sectors like agriculture.

Morocco has secured a $510,000 grant from the African Development Bank to expand insurance access and is hosting the UN Tourism's first African Innovation Office. These developments highlight Morocco's growing role in regional and international initiatives.

The Nigerian Federal Government has committed to the Lagos-Abidjan highway project, emphasizing the need for higher standards and leaders' approval. This commitment is made in collaboration with ECOWAS and the African Development Bank (AfDB).

The Democratic Republic of Congo's aviation sector is undergoing a significant turnaround, moving from past challenges to safer skies with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB).

The African Development Bank is proposing strategies to transform domestic African savings into a significant engine for economic development across the continent.

Tunisia is reportedly engaging with the African Development Bank Group, likely concerning financial support or development projects.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has emphasized the importance of workplace justice for women in the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging actions that go beyond existing legal frameworks.

Details have emerged regarding a Sh1.9 billion loan dispute between Raphael Tuju and the East African Development Bank (EADB), with the bank now moving to recover a Sh2.2 billion loan, highlighting a significant financial disagreement.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has invested $7 million in Saviu II to boost tech startups in Ivory Coast.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union (AU) are advocating for visa-free travel across Africa, viewing it as crucial for unlocking economic transformation under the AfCFTA agreement.